5/20 Loch Avenue

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Light-Filled Living with Dual Outdoor Retreats in the Heart of Balaclava

Description: Privately positioned at 1/26 The Avenue, Balaclava, this beautifully renovated one-bedroom apartment delivers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity defined by natural light, generous outdoor living and a prized street-front setting. Ideal for owner-occupiers and investors alike, the residence combines modern comfort with a relaxed, low-maintenance design in one of the area's most convenient and tightly held pockets. Bathed in natural light throughout, the apartment showcases a thoughtfully considered layout that maximises space and flow. The inviting living and dining area forms the heart of the home, offering a warm and welcoming environment for everyday living. This space seamlessly extends to a private deck, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living and providing an ideal setting for entertaining guests, alfresco dining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. The generously proportioned bedroom is equally impressive, filled with natural light and enjoying direct access to its own second private deck. This additional outdoor space enhances privacy and offers a peaceful retreat, adding a rare and highly desirable dimension to apartment living. The well-appointed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and ample storage, while the contemporary bathroom is finished with clean lines and modern fittings to complement the home's updated aesthetic. Additional features include tiled floors, reverse cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort and security intercom entry for added peace of mind. A standout advantage is the direct access to a private car space, a valuable inclusion in this sought-after inner-city location. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of Balaclava Station and the vibrant café, dining and shopping precinct of Carlisle Street, the apartment also offers easy access to public transport and nearby lifestyle amenities. This is a superb opportunity to secure a stylish, low-maintenance home or investment that delivers both comfort and convenience in a highly desirable neighbourhood.

Agent: Rohan White - rwhite@buxton.com.au - 96995155

Agent: Foucauld (Fooko) Jullien - fjullien@buxton.com.au - 0493 676 413

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Secure, Light-Filled, Top-Floor Living with Entrance off Marne Street

Description: Secure, Light-Filled, Top-Floor Living with Entrance off Marne Street Privately accessed via leafy Marne Street, this bright top-floor, end-position apartment offers elevated modern living with a serene northeast aspect and exceptional natural light. Thoughtfully updated, the spacious open-plan kitchen, meals and living zone features European Oak floors, stone benchtops, gas cooktop, and the comfort of split-system heating and cooling, flowing out to a generous balcony with a leafy outlook over Marne Street and the surrounding rooftops. The spacious bedroom includes grand built-in robes, while the stylish central bathroom provides a large shower with ample vanity storage. Additional highlights include Euro laundry, secure intercom entry, and a secure off-street car space (no stacker). Perfectly positioned moments from Balaclava Station, local trams, Alma Park, and the vibrant Carlisle and Acland Street precincts, this light-filled apartment offers modern comfort, privacy, and lifestyle appeal, ideal for first-home buyers, or investors seeking an impressive return.

Agent: John Chartres - jchartres@tre.com.au - 03 9509 8244

Agent: Harry Stogdale - hstogdale@tre.com.au - 03 9509 8244

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Contemporary designer apartment with north-facing courtyard

Description: Discover the perfect blend of style, sophistication & convenience in this stunning two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, tucked in a tranquil pocket yet moments from St Kilda, Chapel Street & Carlisle Street. Set on the ground floor of a boutique, as-new complex, it offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with a north-facing courtyard designed for entertaining. Decked areas, built-in seating & secure enclosures make it ideal for wining, dining or safe play for children & pets. The sleek kitchen is a standout, featuring an Ilve oven, flexi-mixer tapware, streamlined cabinetry & stone finishes. Matte timber floors flow through the glass-walled living areas, while both robed bedrooms are luxuriously carpeted. The main bedroom includes a stylish ensuite, with marble hexagonal feature tiles in both bathrooms. Complete with reverse cycle heating/cooling, Euro laundry, secure intercom, lift access & basement parking with storage cage, this is a lock-up-&-leave lifestyle at its finest. Trams & Balaclava Station are virtually at your doorstep, with the best restaurants, eclectic bars, cafés, specialty bakeries & supermarkets all nearby ideal for the style-conscious seeking effortless modern living.

Agent: Vanessa McGlynn - vanessam@garypeer.com.au - 95261988

Agent: John Tsui-Po - johnt@garypeer.com.au - 0438336456

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Art deco charm, modern convenience

Description: This solid-brick art-deco apartment is brimming with period features and graceful charm. Positioned on the ground floor it offers low maintenance living, a sense of privacy and convenience on the doorstep. Ideal for downsizers or first home buyers seeking timeless appeal and the chance to craft your own inner-city retreat. Beyond the secure gated entrance, a welcoming wide foyer sets the tone with high ceilings and picture rails it is central to the flow of the apartment. The two master sized bedrooms are carpeted for comfort and feature large built-in-wardrobes and ceiling fans. The expansive living room has a relaxing ambience and includes a fireplace, while the versatile adjoining dining room could potentially be a home office. The generously sized well equipped kitchen has a Smeg gas cooktop, under bench oven, rangehood and dishwasher, along with abundant storage and ample bench space. There's plenty of room for a breakfast table, while a back door provides direct access to the undercover carpark. The spacious bathroom has a walk-in shower, huge vanity and space for laundry facilities. Additional features include polished timber floorboards, beautiful leadlight windows and plantation shutters throughout. Ceiling fans and reverse cycle air conditioning. Superbly located just a short walk from the cosmopolitan Carlisle Street shopping precinct with its diverse range of shops, cafes and restaurants, it is within easy reach of Balaclava Station and the Hotham Street tram stop. With town house proportions this impressive apartment offers the best of inner city living and is bound to appeal to the discerning buyer. Sean Rice - 0432 551 854

Agent: Sean Rice - srice@woodards.com.au - 03 9519 8333

Agent: Sam Paynter - spaynter@woodards.com.au - 0395198333

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Easy Start, Solid Future

Description: If you're ready to buy, this apartment is ready for you. Bright, solid and move-in ready, it's an easy way to take your first step up the property ladder or add to your portfolio with confidence. The living and dining room enjoys great light and natural warmth from polished parquetry floors, while the kitchen's been neatly updated with a gas cooktop, under-bench oven, a stainless-steel dishwasher, black benchtops and crisp white cabinetry. Both bedrooms offer space and privacy, one with mirrored robes, and the bathroom's spotless and no fuss. There's a split-system air conditioning unit for comfort, and a sense of quiet you don't always find this close to the action. Then there's the location, and that's where it really shines. Alma Park is nearby for a quick escape, Alma Village handles your morning coffee and Woolworths Metro run, and Carlisle Street's restaurants, bars, and Balaclava Station are all an easy stroll away, as are the trams running along Dandenong Road.

Agent: Lee Pellizzer - lpellizzer@hodges.com.au - 03 9529 1100

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Stylishly Renovated Ground Floor Oasis with Courtyard

Description: With its own separate path and tucked behind a high fence with its own private gate access in a boutique block of only 6 apartments, this stylishly renovated ground-floor apartment is a secluded indoor-outdoor retreat, offering generous proportions and a leafy courtyard perfect for entertaining, and a serene escape from the vibrant inner-city scene that surrounds it. As you enter you discover a spacious open-plan living and dining area, that flows onto the fully paved sun-drenched courtyard, a sleek modern kitchen with its servery, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, washer, refrigerator and plenty of storage space, two double bedrooms with robes and a fully renovated bathroom. Bonuses include an off street park, security entry and positioned within walking distance of trains, trams, buses and Carlisle Street's buzzing cafés, bars, and boutiques. This exceptional location also places you moments from schools, parks, and more, offering the perfect blend of privacy and lifestyle choices.

Agent: John Kaufman - john@halfapercent.com.au - 95271211

Property Type: Townhouse

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Light, luxury & location!

Description: Defined by its wonderful sense of light, generous proportions & a flawless contemporary renovation, this superb street fronted townhouse has been stylishly transformed from top-to-toe. Showcasing quality finishes, timeless design & seamless indoor-outdoor appeal, it offers an ideal blend of luxury & low maintenance living. Peacefully positioned & ready to simply move in & enjoy, this private sanctuary delivers lifestyle excellence in a vibrant Ripponlea location. Engineered oak flooring flows effortlessly from the entry into a wonderfully expansive, naturally light filled living & dining zone. Two sets of doors open to a vast, full-width alfresco deck & wrap around garden surrounded by lush greenery, creating a fabulous indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for relaxing & entertaining with ease. This light filled heart of the home is complemented by a gourmet stone kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, premium appliances (including induction cooktop & dishwasher), abundant storage & a servery window that links directly to the outdoors - the ultimate entertainer's touch. Downstairs also delivers two good sized bedrooms (one with built-in robes & study nook) & a stunning central bathroom with freestanding bath & frameless glass shower. Upstairs, a skylit retreat with custom cabinetry provides a versatile second living space. The main bedroom showcases a walk-in robe & luxe fully tiled ensuite, while an additional spacious bedroom with built-in robes & study nook & a stylish central bathroom, complete the accommodation. Other features include zoned ducted heating/cooling, custom fitted laundry, double glazed windows, rear storage shed, a single carport & visitors parking. Ideally located just a stone's throw from Ripponlea Village's vibrant shops, restaurant, cafes & station & close to Elwood & Elsternwick shopping strips, a choice of well regarded schools & the beach!

Agent: Nikki Janover - nikkij@garypeer.com.au - 0412496545

Agent: Jessica Filipovic - jessicaf@garypeer.com.au - 0438 043 767

Land Size: 582 m²

Property Type: House

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: A Federation Masterpiece of Enduring Grace

Description: Behind its discreet gated entrance, this exceptional solid brick Federation residence reveals itself as something altogether extraordinarya home where architectural heritage converges seamlessly with contemporary living. From the moment we step through the magnificent leadlight entrance, the home's story unfolds with quiet confidence. The wide smoked Oak floors by Woodcut stretch beneath decorative ceilings adorned with intricate fretwork, setting an immediate tone of refined sophistication that radiates through every thoughtfully conceived space. The formal living room commands attention with its gracious bay window and provides an elegant setting for occasions both intimate and grand. The heart of the home reveals a newly reimagined kitchen, where expansive stone surfaces and premium appointments including Sub Zero fridge and Miele appliances create an environment as practical as it is beautiful. This space flows effortlessly into the voluminous open-plan living and dining area, where French doors frame views of the meticulously landscaped rear gardena private sanctuary that extends the home's living space into the outdoors. An adjacent fourth living area or formal dining room exceeds all expectation of this versatile home. The accommodation is nothing short of exceptional. Four generously proportioned bedrooms feature extensive built-in storage and integrated study desks, while the master suite offers a stylish ensuite and built in wardrobe. A versatile fifth bedroomor office for those requiring itprovides additional flexibility. Two additional and beautifully appointed bathrooms service the home with characteristic attention to detail, while an upstairs retreat offers visiting guests or growing families their own private domain. Practical considerations have been addressed with equal care: a substantial laundry, secure carport parking for two vehicles, comprehensive storage solutions, and modern comforts including central heating, air conditioning, hydronic heating, video-monitored security, and alarm system throughout. Perhaps the home's greatest luxury is its prestigious position. The proximity to elite schools (only a 2-minute walk to Caulfield Grammar), the cosmopolitan allure of Glen Huntly Road cafes and boutiques, Ripponlea Village's village charm and Michelin Star dining options, efficient city-bound transport, and expansive parklands places this residence at the epicentre of Melbourne's most sought-after bayside lifestyle. This is not merely a home. It is a statement of timeless elegance, contemporary functionality, and an enviable way of life.

Agent: Bill Stavrakis - bstavrakis@bigginscott.com.au - 03 9524 8444

Agent: Angelos Stefanis - astefanis@bigginscott.com.au - 03 9524 8404

Agent: Farida Amiry - famiry@bigginscott.com.au - 0404606339

Land Size: 580 m²

Property Type: House

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Superbly Positioned Solid 60's Single-Level Living

Description: Offered to the market for the first time since construction, this solid brick home on approx. 580 sqm. delivers effortless single-level living in one of the area's most convenient and family-friendly locations. Featuring timeless parquetry flooring, a comfortable sitting room flows through to a spacious living and dining area with a peaceful street outlook. The light filled kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, dishwasher and a dedicated meals zone, making everyday living effortless. Three double bedrooms with built in robes provide excellent accommodation, highlighted by a master bedroom adjoining a large ensuite. Outside, a private backyard soaked in beautiful afternoon sunshine offers a tranquil retreat. Complete with gas ducted heating, reverse cycle a/c (living rooms and master), central bathroom with shower, bath and separate WC, single garage and additional off street parking, it is just moments to Greenmeadows Gardens, local schools, trams, trains and Carlisle Street's vibrant café/shopping precinct.

Agent: Joey Eckstein - jeckstein@wilsonagents.com.au - 0419 419 199

Agent: Abie Munz - amunz@wilsonagents.com.au

Agent: Peter Fein - peter@wilsonagents.com.au - 9528 8888